
KES March Newsletter
2024-2025 School Year
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. This past week, we conducted an ALICE drill, and we are pleased to report that it went extremely well.
As we look ahead, please note that Spring Break is coming up from March 24-28. We hope you enjoy this time with your family! We are also excited to invite you to Literacy and Math Night next Thursday evening! It promises to be a fun-filled night with food, games, and lots of prizes for the whole family.
Lastly, it's important to ensure that your FinalForms information is updated for your child. This information must be current for your child to participate in any field trips.
Thank you for being such an integral part of our school community!
Best regards,
Mr. Alferio and Miss Brouse
Jacob Alferio, Principal
Taylor Brouse, Assistant Principal
Email: jacob.alferio@keystoneschools.org
Email: taylor.brouse@keystoneschools.org
Location: 531 Opportunity Way Lagrange, OH 44050
Phone: 440-355-2300
KES March Calendar
Imprtant Information and Events
3rd Quarter PBIS Reward!
- Our 3rd Quarter Glow Party PBIS Reward will be on April 4th! If you are looking to volunteer, please see the KES PTA section in this newsletter for details on signing up!
5th Grade Camp Nuhop
- There will be a Camp Nuhop virtual parent meeting on Wednesday March 12th at 6:30pm. To sign-up for Camp Nuhop Remind: Text @nuhop2025 to 81010. Questions? Email kathryn.dillen@keystoneschools.org
- The Camp Nuhop fee will be assigned to all 5th grade students. However, if you are oppting your child out, the fee will be removed at the beginning of next school year. Having an outstanding Camp fee will NOT hold students back from going field trips or participating in any walking trips.
School Fees
- Please make sure you are checking your child's school account for updated school fees. These need to be paid for your child to be eligible to participate in field trips in the future. Below you will find multiple ways to pay!
Spring OST Dates (Grades 3rd-5th)
- ELA
- Week of April 14th-18th
4th and 5th grade- 4/14 and 4/15
3rd grade- 4/16 and 4/17
Math
Week of April 21st-25th
3rd grade- 4/22 and 4/23
4th and 5th grade- 4/24 and 4/25
Science
April 28th-29th
5th grade ONLY 4/28 and 4/29
Have an incoming kindergartner? Register Now!
FinalForms- PLEASE READ!
As you know, we have done away with the Yellow Medical Cards! Our emergency medical forms are now online through FinalForms. FinalForms allows parents/guardians to complete and sign Emergency Medical forms, Demographic forms, Athletic forms, and more for students.
Final Forms must be updated and signed at the beginning of every school year so that we have up-to-date information on your child's health and information. Additionally, forms must be updated at any point in time throughout the year if you have had a change in address, phone number, person of contact etc. for your child during the school year.
*PLEASE NOTE:
Current students already have accounts; this was verified in an email you received. If you DO NOT see this email or have questions, contact Tina Bednarski.
Tina Bednarski: 440-355-2424 | tina.bednarski@keystoneschools.org
These forms MUST be completed in order for your child to attend school field trips.
Literacy Lounge
Literacy and Math Night: "A Carnival of Fun!"
Dear Keystone Elementary Families,
Get ready for a night of fun, learning, and excitement at our
Literacy and Math Night: "A Carnival of Fun – Light Up Your Imagination!"
Date: Thursday, March 13th
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Keystone Elementary
Join us for an evening filled with games, food, prizes, and a basket raffle! We are thrilled to welcome author and illustrator Merrill Rainey, who will be hosting Make-It, Take-It sessions for families and a special book signing!
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to engage in literacy and math activities while making lasting memories with your family. Please take a minute and use the link to RSVP for this event. This will help make planning easier. We can't wait to see you there!
Keystone Elementary School
Support the KHS Junior Class for Prom 2025!
Student Meet and Greet with Merrill Rainey
Students were busy reading during the first week of March for a chance to earn a meet and greet with the author Merrill Rainey. One student was chosen from each class to participate in this exciting event which will occur during the school day on March 13th!
Mr. Rainey will also be at Literacy and Math Night with activities for all ages!
The February PRIDE Winner is...... Annalise Augustinov!
News From the KES PTA
KES PTA Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025, 06:00 PM
Keystone Elementary School, Opportunity Way, LaGrange, OH, USA
Car Rider Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
Morning Drop Off Routine:
Have your child ready to get out in spaces 1-6 with:
Backpack on
Good-byes already said
Child off electronic devices
For everyone’s safety, please have your child EXIT your vehicle on the passenger side only
If a staff member is present before spaces 1-6, your child may get out of the car
If your child is struggling to get out quickly, please park in any available space and let your child out of the car so the line can continue to move.
When walking your child to the sidewalk, use the crosswalk located by the East Entrance.
A sign is posted Right Turn Only 8:45-9:00am. Please no left turn!
If you arrive after 9:00am, you will need to take your child to the front office and sign them in. The staff members attending to students in the car rider line have responsibilities immediately after 9:00.
Afternoon Pick-up Routine:
Please have your orange tags visible until your child is in the vehicle.
There will be two lines of traffic up until the merge. If you are in the right lane, please allow one car to merge over before moving past that point.
If you do not have a tag, you will need to show a photo ID and will be asked to pull out of line as we sort through all of the information for the safety of our students.
Any car rider not picked up by 3:45pm will be sent to Keycare and charged accordingly.
Friendly Reminders
Lunch Accounts and School Fees
Lunch Accounts: Please check your child's lunch account or call the cafeteria to see the balance and make payments. Your child's account needs to be in good standing to be able to participate in any field trips in the future.
Ways to Pay:
- Send money in with student
- Online at https://payschoolscentral.com/
School Fees: Please check your student's home folder for these letters or review your account online. You can pay your fees in the following ways:
- Online at https://payschoolscentral.com/
- Bring a check to the KES office
- Cash to the KES office (exact change only)
KES Office Procedures
Here is what you can expect when you come to the KES office for picking up, dropping off, or bringing materials to a student:
- When in the front vestibule, press the doorbell on the right side of the wall
- You be greeted by a secretary and asked how they can help
- If you are picking up a student for any reason, you will be asked to show a photo ID into the camera on the doorbell
- You will be prompted to also sign your child out while your student is being called to the office
*Please note that if it is past 9:00am, an adult must escort the student into the KES vestibule and sign in the student after speaking with a secretary.*
Safety Drills at Keystone Elementary
The safety and welfare of our students and staff are our highest priority. Throughout the year, we perform various safety drills including fire, bus evacuation, severe weather, building evacuation and lockdown. Schools conduct these safety drills during which students and staff practice emergency procedures. These procedures are evaluated for improvements after each drill.
We understand that some of these drills can be stressful or confusing to families and children so we hope this information will bring some ease and clarification to our safety drills. Below is an explanation of an ALICE Drill and what students can expect.
An ALICE/Lockdown Drill: Keystone schools conduct lockdown drills during which students and staff practice emergency procedures. Students and staff will participate in ALICE drills together to practice the tools and knowledge to respond and escape in the event of an active shooter or threat to our building.
It is important to note that we have our classroom teachers and staff make sure that they are preparing and discussing the reasons and procedures for safety drills at the beginning of the school year, as well as revisit these procedures often. Below we have provided the various weeks that we will be conducting a safety drill for your reference on our monthly calendar.